Charities In Leicester City

The objects of the charity are the prevention or relief of poverty in Leicester and Leicestershire by providing support, advice and accommodation to homeless or socially isolated individuals or families, and by supporting other voluntary, faith or community organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

The Bridge works with homeless and vulnerably housed people across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland. The Bridge delivers Early Intervention and Homelessness Prevention Services including Housing Advice, Housing Related Support, Mediation and a Single Access Point for 16 & 17 year olds.

General charitable purposes;Education & training;Medical/health/sickness;Disability;Relief of poverty;Overseas aid/famine relief;Religious activities;Accommodation/housing for the needy;Animal welfare;Environment/conservation/heritage;Economic/community development/employment;Supporting other charitable institutions

TO PROMOTE LINKS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK THROUGH CAREERS ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EVENTS; PROVIDING WORK-EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS TO SECONDARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS; SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS OUT OF SCHOOL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING; RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN STEM.

THE OBJECT OF THE COMMUNITY IS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE BY ANY SUCH MEANS AS ARE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND EXCLUSIVELY THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF SHIA ITHNA-ASHARI SHARIA TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THE POOR MEMBERS OF THE FAITH.

We provide supported play for young people aged 5 to 16 years, in a friendly, secure and caring environment that is designed to stimulate their imagination and develope new skills. We aim to encourage physical, mental and social development by providing challenging activities and exciting play opportunities.

Provision of specialist supported housing

Serendipity's mission is to promote, improve, develop and maintain appreciation of the arts for the public benefit, to advance education in the arts and different cultures and heritage for the public benefit, to promote equality and diversity for the public benefit through the arts including hosting events that profile diversity such as Let's Dance International Frontiers and Black History Month.

Artcore operates as a cultural hub, fuelling active engagement for diverse artists and communities. We are committed to bringing art to people of all ages, abilities and ethnicities. Our focus is providing contemporary, innovative and quality services in four core areas: Art in -Modern Culture, Health & Well-being, Education & Learning and Community.

Al Hurraya is a peer-led culturally specific charity that provides bespoke personalised and culturally sensitive interventions to meet the needs of ethnically diverse communities in and around Nottingham and Derby who are experiencing a range of challenges

1 THE PREACHING & PRACTISING OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN CONFORMITY WITH AL QURAN, ISLAMIC SHARIAT & THE FATIMID PHILOSOPHY, CULTURE & TRADITIONS ALL AS INTERPRETED BY DAI AL MUTLAQ2 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION3 THE RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESPROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION & OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS 4 SEVICES FOR WOMEN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer

The Trust owns and runs Al-Aqsa Primary and Secondary School in Leicester.

To advance education for the benefit of the poor, the underprivileged and the general public. To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people,widows,orphans,refugees, victims of natural disasters and other people inneed. To advance the religion of Islam.

Support women and families from disadvantaged backgrounds such as women fleeing abuse, BAME groups, individuals facing money, debt and fuel poverty, people who are homeless or facing homelessness, ex-offenders and at risk of offending, long term unemployed and those suffering form mental/physical disability. We provide confidential, non judgemental person centred advise and practical support.

The principal activity of the charity is to promote the Buddhist faith through the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline all within the Buddhist tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.

PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP, AND PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR ISLAMIC EDUCATIONTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY LEARNING PROGRAMMES, CLASSES , SEMINARS AND FUNCTIONSTO PROMOTE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MUSLIMS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY DETERMINE

Encourages individuals and organisations to work in partnership to build stronger, safer and better communities - under the banners of Reaching People and CIP ( Communities in Partnership). Supports, involves and enables individuals, communities and organisations to influence and improve, planning and delivery of services. Provides services for the VCS to develop and improve.

Rural Community Council ensures that all those who work and live in rural communities in Leicestershire and Rutland are provided with access to a range of opportunities, services and facilities, which are sustainable and inclusive to all and are empowered to influence and manage their future

The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Leicestershire by: a) providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to people in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty b) such other means, including the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory service

Vaishnav Sangh of UK has two Havelis (Temples) that the trustees manage and their details are:Vrajdham Haveli (inaugurated in November 2011)58 Loughborough RoadLeicester LE4 5LDTel: 01162245308Shrinathdham Haveli (inaugurated in September 2019)2a Rosslyn CrescentHarrowMiddx HA1 2SUTel: 020 8861 1207

We provide and offer services for the empowerment of profoundly Deaf British Sign Language users these include: -British Sign Language Interpreting Services Lip Speaking ServiceOlder Persons SchemeCommunity Centre Welfare Rights SupportBritish Sign Language classesDeaf Awareness TrainingLip Reading Classes

We provide opportunities for young people whose life circumstances put them at a disadvantage to engage in creative projects to support their personal development & achievement of their ambitions: running a varied programme of arts, music & cooking activities, from group sessions to one to one support & supporting community capacity building. We also work with adult prisoners and asylum seekers.

THE CHARITY PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR 11 YEAR OLDS AND OVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM. IT ALSO PROVIDES FURTHER ISLAMIC EDUCATION.THE CHARITY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF BOARDING AND/OR DAY SCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN, ALSO IT IS OUR POLICY TO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC LEVELS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS.

The activities of the charity are to promote the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evengelistic, social and ecumenical for the benefit of the public and the advancement of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England.